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  1. 2000.003.0074 - documents

    Black on white printed Certificate of Deposit # 16471 for $600.00. A Mary P. Chesley deposit payable to herself after one year. Certificate was signed by President, Sebastian Fietsam and Cashier, E. D. Usner. REF: Alvin Nebelsick reports in his History of Belleville published 1955, p 193-4: People's Bank of Belleville organized in 1869 in the Old Belleville House. Bank closed 4/22/1878 mostly due to the failure of the Belleville Nail Mil...

    Record Type: Archive

    People's Bank Certificate of D
  2. 2000.003.0106 - Receipt

    Black and white copy of two receipts for subscriptions to fund the Belleville Mascoutah Plank Road. No. 183 and 184, both dated October 21, 1853 is in the amount of $5.00 and $10.00 respectivedly. Money received from Charles Klingel and represent the first and second "installment for shares of stock taken in the Belleville and Mascoutah Plank Road. Both forms contain the signature of Julius Scheve, Treasurer.

    Record Type: Archive

    Mascoutah Plank Road
  3. 2000.003.0119 - License, Occupational

    Photocopy of Certificate of Qualification for 1st grade printed in black on white. Certificate printed by Johnson and Bradford, Springfield, Illinois, has an interior scalloped border. Alfred H. Moore is qualified to teach English, Orthography, Penmanship, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Modern Geography and the History of US. Signed by School Commissioner John H. Dennis Printed by Johnson and Bradform, Springfield, IL

    Record Type: Archive

    Dennis Teaching Certificate
  4. 2000.003.0133 - Booklet

    Original softbound booklet with a photo of the First Presbyterian Church on the cover. The Lord's Prayer is on inside cover. The booklet includes a history of the congregation, a Pastor's Message, Church Board Listings; Photos of office staff, Sunday School Teachers and choirs. The majority of the booklet is devoted to color photos of church parisioners and a membership directory. The Beatitudes are listed on the inside back cover and a l...

    Record Type: Archive

    First Presbyterian Church
  5. 2000.003.0154 - Report

    Original Report printed in grayscale with maroon accents. Cover reads: Belleville Historic Preservation Commission, Annual Report 1993 "Welcome to the ..."Old Belleville Historic District" Cover includes 4 photographs of residents standing before their homes in the historic district. Report lists the 1993 accomplishments and the 1994 goals ' Current members and officers are listed with telephone numbers. Judith Belleville, Charmian, B...

    Record Type: Archive

    Belleville Historic Preservation Comm - Annual Report
  6. 2000.003.0160A - print, photographic

    Grayscale copy of a program entitled "Pied Piper of Hamelin" presented at the Washington Theatre under the direction of Professor C. L. Ebsen and assisted by Maud Wangelin Abend. Play presented for the "Community Fund of the Mothers Club". Estella Ittner and Berthan Eckhardt "Committee Members in Charge" Subcommittees listed. Walter L. Rhein provided the piano.

    Record Type: Archive

    Theatre Program - Pied Piper of Hamelin
  7. 2000.003.0191 - receipt

    Copy of a receipt form printed black on white. To Christ, Knefelkamp, Dr. Carpenter and Builder Shop on South Charles Street NOTE: Christ Knefelkamp changed his name to Knebelkamp. Blank Form

    Record Type: Archive

    Christ. Knefelkamp, Carpenter/Builder
  8. 2000.003.0202 - Map

    Belleville Historic Districts Map. Map taken from brochure developed in 1995 by Jan Eiseley, Historic Preservation Consultant. Eiseley surveyed the National Register District of Belleville and produced "A Guide to Preserving Belleville's German American Folk House".

    Record Type: Archive

    Bellelville, IL Historic Districts
  9. 2000.003.0205A - Survey

    xerox copy Plat of Lots 37 and 66 of Section 27 T!NR8 on Mascoutah Road, Belleville, IL Surveyor: Certified by Surveyor C. E. ????

    Record Type: Archive

    Plat of Germania Gardent (Semmler)
  10. 2000.003.0205B - bill

    xerox copy Bill head indicates Semmler sold: Roses, Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations etc. Flower Seeds and Pot Plants A Specialty

    Record Type: Archive

    Michael Semmler Florist
  11. 2000.003.0216 - ad, newspaper

    Xerox of a one column ad for a car. Drawing of the car is included in the ad. Car sold by the St. Louis Motor Carriage Co., St. Louis, MO Ad includes info on Rigs that Run plus "Simple Mechanism, Instant Accessability, High-Grade Materials, Expert Workmanship". "These vehicles are the most simple and easily controlled machines on the market."

    Record Type: Archive

    Rigs that Run - Ad for the "St. Louis" car
  12. 2000.003.0224 - Ticket

    This is a poor facsimile of two tickets on the railway. These images would need to be restored but they are legible. Ticket (2) for one passage on the Citizens Horse Railway Co. of Belleville. Includes the signature of the president, J. Eimer, Jr.

    Record Type: Archive

    Citizens Horse Railway Co., Be
  13. 2000.003.0242 - Report

    Original letter requesting information from IHPA on hiw to proceed. Contact: Andrew Heckenkamp, Natioinal Register Coordinator, Preservation Services Division, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 In file: Initial response to inquiry asking for an evaluation Second letter dated 6/30/2006: Acknowledging request for information from andres Heckenkamp including a spiral bound booklet on procedures and requirements. CD al...

    Record Type: Archive

    National Register Bulletin....How to......
  14. 2000.003.0243 - Brochure

    Numerous copies in storage. Triplicate in file Brochure printed in green on beige cardstock and brown lettering on the cover. It opens to a four fold. On the first fold are 8 sketches showing the evolution of the German-American Folk House 1830-1930 The inside four pages outline a guided tour of the homes, plus a map and an additional 6 sketches. Each house on the walking tour is included in the text which includes an address, a constru...

    Record Type: Archive

    German-American Folk Houses
  15. 2000.003.0247 - article, newspaper

    Xerox copy. Article includes 2 photographs - a before and after photo of the Metzler home on E. Monroe St. in the Old Belleville Historic District. HPC to issue report containing 35 photos of restoration work. Commission is volunteer and the first members were appointed in 1972 by Mayor Charles E. Nichols and the first district was formed under the leadership of Mayor Richard A. Brauer in 1979 and a second district in 1990. Currently he...

    Record Type: Archive

    Historic Preservation Comm - 20 years old
  16. 2000.003.0251 - article, newspaper

    original includes a photograph of the preservation award plaque. ByLine: Awards aim to highlight innovation. First annual awards to be awarded at a City Council meeting 5/19/08. Quotes by HPC Chair, David Cox. Eight categories of awards are available for nomination: Adaptive reuse, Advocacy, Education, Lifetime achievement, New Construction, Leadership, Restoration, Stewardship. Nomination procedures outlined

    Record Type: Archive

    Historic Preservation Commission Plaque
  17. 2000.003.0252 - documents

    Presentation included photos and slides. Donated via Robert Brunkow Entitled: "Original West Belleville" an important history and home to those Germans that built Belleville. Topics presented: Important of Neighborhood Benefits to Whole Community Targeted Redevelopment Approach Potential Market & Homeowners Working Wage Families plus Affordable Housing Effect of Emerging Generation Y What Tools can achieve the improvement of the O...

    Record Type: Archive

    Original West Belleville - Report to City Council
  18. 2000.003.0253 - Flyer

    undated xerox copy of a flyer promoting a beautification project of the HPC: "Plant Belleville's Own Pee Gee Hydrangea" Flyer includes a 20% off coupon from local nurseries: Dinitelmann's and Effingers 2nd page: All about taking care, trimming, etc. of the newly elected citywide shrub: The Pee gee Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora

    Record Type: Archive

    Plant Bellevillle's Citywide shrub
  19. 2000.005.0021 - Certificate, Stock

    Full color reproduction of Stock Subscription Number 21. Beige card stock printed in black and rust. Cost $50.00 an interest rate of 3% per annum to be applied. Trustee: Adam Karr. Stock Certificate signed by president E. P. Raab, president and Charles Lenz Secretary of the Belleville Turnverein. . The rear of the certificate is not filled in except for $50 Belleville Turnverein issued to M & h Reis Sept 1, 1908

    Record Type: Archive

    Turnverein Stock Subscription
  20. 2000.005.0027 - Certificate, Stock

    2 subscription stock certificates printed black on white. All filled in information in ink. #123 $5 - 5% of one share #124 $10 - 10% of one share Purchased Charles Klingel Treasurer of Belleville and Mascoutah Plank Road: Julius Scheve??

    Record Type: Archive

    Belleville & Mascoutah Plank Road

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